Is Binance legal in Kenya? Sign-ups are open; we found no local licence or warning
- Accepts users from Kenya
- Yes(1) Not on Binance's List of Prohibited Countries (updated 5 January 2026), which names the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Cuba, North Korea, Iran and occupied Ukrainian regions; (2) Binance P2P page for M-PESA Kenya (Safaricom) with fiat=KES.Checked 6 Nov 2026
- Local regulator record
- None foundWe found no licence, registration or warning for Binance from regulators in Kenya.Checked 6 Nov 2026
- Official app in the Kenya App Store
- Listed · 4.8 out of 5 · 12,781 ratings · v3.23.1Published by Binance Switzerland AGChecked 7 Nov 2026
- KES P2P on Binance
- 20+ matching ads in our latest sample · M-Pesa Paybill, Bank Transfer, Cash Deposit to Bank03:32 UTC
Binance accepts sign-ups from Kenya. We found no local licence or regulator warning for Binance in Kenya. The official app is listed in the Kenya App Store.
What regulators in Kenya have said
Kenya's VASP Act, 2025 got assent on 2025-10-15, in force 2025-11-04; the National Treasury gazetted the VASP Regulations, 2026 on 2026-07-22. CMA Kenya; Central Bank of Kenya · checked 6 Nov 2026
We found no licence, registration, warning or block order naming Binance in Kenya.
Signing up from Kenya
- Identity documents accepted for Kenya: not listed in Binance's public help pages.
- Ways to add money listed for Kenya: p2p_mpesa.
- Sign up on the website first, then download the app from the official store and log in, so the referral code is applied before you register.
Official app
The official Binance app by Binance Switzerland AG is listed in the Kenya App Store (version 3.23.1, updated 30 Oct 2026). Download on the App Store See every store we check.
Maintenance on Binance
Observed since 6 Nov 2026: 0 maintenance periods.
Other exchanges in Kenya
- Bybit: Sign-ups open, no local licence found
- OKX: Sign-ups open, no local licence found
- Bitget: Sign-ups open, no local licence found
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Questions
Can I sign up for Binance from Kenya?
Yes. Binance accepts residents of Kenya. We last checked this on 6 Nov 2026.
Which Binance app is the official one?
In the Kenya App Store the official app is published by Binance Switzerland AG.
Can I buy crypto with KES on Binance?
Our latest sample found 20+ matching KES P2P ads on Binance; common payment methods include M-Pesa Paybill, Bank Transfer, Cash Deposit to Bank.
How often is this page checked?
App Store listings are checked daily. Sign-up rules and regulator records are re-checked at least every 90 days; each item shows its own check date.